Match report
Chelsea Defeats Palmeiras 2-1 in FIFA Club World Cup
Palmeiras
1–2
FT
Chelsea
Jul 5, 2025
Chelsea secured their position in the FIFA Club World Cup with a thrilling 2-1 win against Palmeiras, showcasing their tactical prowess and resilience. The match saw early dominance from Chelsea, leading through C. Palmer's goal assisted by T. Chalobah at the 16th minute. Palmeiras fought back with Estevão scoring an equalizer in the second half, but an own goal by Agustín Giay sealed Chelsea's victory.
Key Facts
- • C. Palmer scored for Chelsea at 16 minutes.
- • T. Chalobah provided the assist for C. Palmer’s goal.
- • Estevão equalized for Palmeiras at 53 minutes, assisted by Richard Ríos.
- • Agustín Giay's own goal at 83 minutes secured Chelsea's victory.
- • Richard Ríos and L. Delap received yellow cards for Palmeiras and Chelsea respectively.
Lineups
Palmeiras
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 21 Weverton (G)
- 4 A. Giay (D)
- 3 Bruno Fuchs (D)
- 13 Micael (D)
- 6 Vanderlan (D)
- 8 R. Ríos (M)
- 32 E. Martínez (M)
- 40 Allan (M)
- 41 Estêvão (M)
- 17 F. Torres (M)
- 9 Vitor Roque (F)
Substitutes
- 23 Raphael Veiga
- 5 A. Moreno
- 42 J. López
- 10 Paulinho
- 18 Maurício
- 34 Kaiky Naves
- 31 Luighi Hanri
- 30 Lucas Evangelista
- 43 Benedetti
- 2 Marcos Rocha
- 12 Mayke
- 7 Felipe Anderson
- 14 Marcelo Lomba
- 1 Mateus Oliveira
- 39 Thalys
Chelsea
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Robert Sánchez (G)
- 27 M. Gusto (D)
- 23 T. Chalobah (D)
- 6 L. Colwill (D)
- 3 Marc Cucurella (D)
- 17 Andrey Santos (M)
- 8 E. Fernández (M)
- 7 Pedro Neto (M)
- 10 C. Palmer (M)
- 18 C. Nkunku (M)
- 9 L. Delap (F)
Substitutes
- 14 Dário Essugo
- 22 K. Dewsbury-Hall
- 11 N. Madueke
- 20 João Pedro
- 19 M. Sarr
- 39 M. Penders
- 4 T. Adarabioyo
- 38 Marc Guiu
- 15 N. Jackson
- 44 G. Słonina
- 30 A. Anselmino
- 12 F. Jørgensen
- 34 J. Acheampong
- 32 T. George
Timeline
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16' Chelsea Goal · Normal GoalC. Palmer · Assist: T. Chalobah
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41' Chelsea Card · Yellow CardM. Gusto
Foul
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45'+2 Chelsea Card · Yellow CardL. Delap
Persistent fouling
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53' Palmeiras Goal · Normal GoalEstêvão · Assist: Richard Ríos
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54' Chelsea subst · Substitution 1Off: C. Nkunku · On: Noni Madueke
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54' Chelsea subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Delap · On: João Pedro
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67' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 1Off: F. Torres · On: Paulinho
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67' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 2Off: Allan Elias · On: Maurício
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76' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 3Off: E. Martínez · On: A. Moreno
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76' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 4Off: Vitor Roque · On: J. López
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78' Palmeiras Card · Yellow CardRichard Ríos
Argument
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83' Chelsea Goal · Own GoalAgustín Giay
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85' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 5Off: Richard Ríos · On: Raphael Veiga
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86' Chelsea Card · Yellow CardL. Colwill
Argument
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87' Chelsea subst · Substitution 3Off: P. Neto · On: K. Dewsbury-Hall
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90' Chelsea subst · Substitution 4Off: Andrey Santos · On: Dário Essugo
Match Stats
| Stat | Palmeiras | Chelsea |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 16 |
| Pass Accuracy | 80% | 87% |
| Offsides | 3 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 7 | 19 |
| Corners | 3 | 10 |
| Total Passes | 292 | 500 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 7 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 6 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 2 | 6 |
| Possession | 37% | 63% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 233 | 435 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 11 |
| Saves | 5 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 8 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Chelsea took the lead early with C. Palmer’s goal, setting a strong tone against Palmeiras.
- ▸ Palmeiras equalized through Estevão, reigniting hopes of securing a draw or comeback.
- ▸ The own goal by Agustín Giay was a crucial momentum shift, sealing Chelsea's victory and silencing any comeback attempts from Palmeiras.